Travelling on the Aqua Nera, you will experience exquisite luxury comfort in Amazonian seclusion. Award-winning architect Noor Design drew inspiration from the peaceful blackwater lagoons and tributaries of the Mirror Forest in the Peruvian Amazon to create an aesthetic for the Aqua Nera's suites that is impeccably stylish and inviting.
Look forward to one of the 20 Design Suites (including 4 suites with connecting doors). And rest assured, you are travelling on the most luxurious ship in the Amazon, with first-class furnishings, tempting bed linen and air conditioning and, above all, floor-to-ceiling windows through which you can admire the endlessly fascinating panorama of the Amazon and the beautiful green facets of the rainforest.
As well as being incredibly spacious, the suites are designed to maximise space, optimise movement and enhance natural light. Even passengers who require assistance when walking can move around our rooms and bathrooms with ease.
The suites each offer space for a maximum of three guests (interior sofas can be combined to form a bed). A maximum of 44 guests can be accommodated on board the ship. All individual suites are 30 m² in size and have their own bathroom and storage space.
Whether for larger families or to achieve the ultimate luxury experience; the connecting suites are ideal for you if you want more privacy on the Aqua Nera. Eight of the 20 individual design suites on board the Aqua Nera can be combined into four interconnecting suites via a sliding door. Each connecting suite can accommodate up to six people.
For the ultimate romantic cruise, these connecting suites offer the luxury of one suite configured as a living room and the other as a master bedroom with the luxurious Californian king-size bed. So you can enjoy a his and hers bathroom and the grand and spacious splendour of a 60 m² residence on the Amazon.
Service & Cuisine
Combine the breathtaking scenery of the Amazon with the stunning cuisine of chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino in the stylish restaurant on the second deck of the Aqua Nera. Choose whether you're planning a dinner date or a dinner for the whole family. We offer a five-star dining experience from start to finish.
Our long-standing partnership with chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino continues on the Aqua Nera. You can look forward to sumptuous and refined Peruvian cuisine with local ingredients from the Amazon region, adding a multi-sensory dimension to your journey that is unrivalled by any other cruise.
Peruvian-born Pedro Miguel Schiaffino is known for being one of the first gourmets in his country to promote local cuisine internationally by bringing out the best of Peru's regional flavours. He has been a partner of Aqua Expeditions as Consulting Chef on board the Aria Amazon since 2007 and is responsible for the menu on board and the culinary experience.
Chef Schiaffino has been exploring the culinary and food traditions of the Amazon since 2001 and works with anthropologists and environmental scientists beyond the kitchen. Chef Schiaffino calls the rainforest his "natural habitat" and has skilfully incorporated sustainable products and ingredients from the Peruvian Amazon into this cuisine. In fact, 70 % of all the ingredients used in Chef Pedro's dishes on board the Aria Amazon come from here.
"When I hear about an unfamiliar dish or ingredient from friends in Iquitos or villagers by the river, I ask questions. From Lima, I speak to anthropologists and other experts. Then I go to the Amazon, sometimes travelling eight hours or more on a speedboat in search of ingredients to taste and experiment with. It's amazing how the Amazon constantly offers flavours and aromas that I've never imagined. " enthuses chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
This commitment and the enthusiasm of chef Schiaffino make it possible to transform unusual ingredients into fascinating, authentic dishes that deserve their place alongside well-known Peruvian favourites such as ceviche. On board the Aria Amazon you will enjoy dishes such as palm soufflé hearts, scallops with wild almonds and umari fruit, plantain and yucca gnocchi, escolar fish in aji panka chilli adobo, grilled paiche with Amazon huatia potatoes. We are sure that the word Amazonas will always bring perfect cuisine to mind after this trip.
By the way: Small but nice is also the motto on board the Aqua Nera. A maximum of 40 passengers in 20 fully air-conditioned luxury viewing cabins are individually looked after here with a 1:1 ratio of guests to crew of 40.
Wellness & Spa
Let the cool, soothing water of the whirlpool refresh you after an excursion into the jungle or on a skiff in the Amazonian heat. The outdoor pool at the bow of the Aqua Nera is well protected from the weather by a canopy and allows you to enjoy the majestic panoramic view of the Peruvian Amazon.
Look forward to a cruise ship workout in a fitness centre with large windows and a view of the unique Amazon River. Of course, the gym is fully equipped with all the important machines and weights.
Or indulge in therapeutic relaxation with a body massage at the onboard spa, where privacy and tranquillity take centre stage. Let the expert therapists work wonders to rejuvenate your mind and soul or simply relax your muscles after a day on the Amazon. Both single and couple spa suites are available.
On-board activities
With a distinctive design philosophy and a spacious layout, the Aqua Nera has been built for your ultimate enjoyment and relaxation on the Amazon, offering you amenities that are second to none.
The viewing platform at both ends of the Aqua Nera opens up to the vast Amazon sky and is the highest vantage point on board the cruise ship. Here you can observe life on the river and along the riverbank. This is also the perfect place for photography and bird watching when the ship is closer to the shore.
Admire the sweeping views of the Amazon River over a cocktail or two in the outdoor lounge areas, which are located both at the bow and stern of your cruise ship and are equipped with comfortable loungers. Or take a seat at the bar and chat to the friendly barman. The lounge area in the bow offers you plenty of shade thanks to the Aqua Nera's towering sunroof, which also provides protection for the ship's river-facing pool.
In the evenings, the legendary Amazon sunsets will lure you to the outdoor decks. Return to the outdoor lounge after dinner to catch a glimpse of the stars, watch an outdoor cinema or have endless conversations as life on the river comes to a leisurely rest.
With an inviting ambience that tastefully combines modern and classic elements, Aqua Nera's indoor lounge is the centrepiece of the upper deck for social activities. You can relax on the luxurious lounge sofas in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy a drink of your choice at the bar.
Enhance any Amazon cruise with a selection of classic films about this exotic region. Our cruise director will be happy to organise a private screening for up to ten guests here or on the observation deck.
In the Private Screening Room you can meet up with other guests for private talks, videos and documentaries to get to know the fascinating cultures on their Amazon journey and exchange ideas.